Posts tagged as "financial education"
South African businesses are increasingly at risk of cyber-insurance claim denials or partial rejections due to gaps between declared security measures and actual implementation. This trend reflects a broader global shift where insurers rigorously scrutinize cybersecurity maturity during forensic investigations following incidents. According to the Sophos Cyber Insurance and Cyber Defences 2024 report — based […]
In 2026, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region — Australia, Singapore, India, and New Zealand — are moving from rapid experimentation to disciplined, high-value technology investments. Following accelerated cloud adoption, hybrid infrastructure expansion, and generative AI pilots in 2024–2025, the emphasis now lies on proving return on investment (ROI), controlling operational complexity, […]
For the typical tech startup founder, the journey from seed round to Series B is filled with exhilarating wins: product launches, customer logos, ARR milestones. But there’s one quiet, expensive landmine that trips up even the most promising companies — and it lives inside the insurance section of enterprise Master Service Agreements (MSAs). Joseph Cook, […]
Gold has endured as humanity’s premier store of value for millennia, outlasting currencies, commodities, and even modern innovations like cryptocurrencies. In 2025, amid escalating geopolitical tensions—including the ongoing war in Ukraine, U.S. trade policies under President Trump, and debates over Federal Reserve independence—the precious metal has surged to unprecedented levels. Spot gold prices climbed over […]
The insurance industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by AI-powered predictive systems. As of late 2025, AI enables real-time, individualized risk assessment, automates operations, prevents losses proactively, and unlocks new revenue opportunities—shifting the sector from reactive “detect and repair” to proactive “predict and prevent.” This evolution, powered by machine learning, natural language processing, computer […]
The Nomani cryptocurrency and investment scam — a ruthless “pig butchering” scheme whose name cynically hints at leaving victims with “no money” — recorded a dramatic 62% year-over-year increase in detections throughout 2025, according to ESET’s latest H2 2025 Threat Report. First exposed by ESET researchers in December 2024, Nomani has rapidly evolved into one […]
Nitin Tandon, Global Chief Information Officer at Vanguard, is spearheading the investment giant’s aggressive push into artificial intelligence to deliver hyper-personalized financial guidance to more than 50 million clients. With nearly $12 trillion in assets under management and only ~20,000 employees, Tandon sees AI as the only realistic way to close the massive advisor-to-client ratio […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken decisive action against a sophisticated crypto investment scam that allegedly defrauded American retail investors of over $14 million. Announced on December 22, 2025, the charges highlight the growing dangers of social media-driven fraud in the cryptocurrency space, particularly schemes exploiting WhatsApp group chats and AI-generated signals. […]
Pocket Option stands out as a popular platform for binary options and short-term trading, attracting millions with its intuitive interface, diverse assets, and advanced features like social copy trading and built-in AI assistance. Many users enjoy casual trades on volatile price movements, while others pursue steady growth or even use passive options for idle funds. […]
In a groundbreaking development for Asia’s digital asset landscape, Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority (IA) has unveiled draft guidelines that would permit the city’s insurance firms to direct funds toward cryptocurrencies and regulated stablecoins. This initiative positions Hong Kong as the leading Asian hub pioneering clear pathways for institutional involvement in blockchain-based assets. The proposed regulatory […]
Cryptocurrency markets continue to exhibit significant price swings, even as adoption grows. Bitcoin reached an all-time high above $126,000 in October 2025 before correcting sharply, now trading around $89,000 as of late December. This inherent unpredictability underscores the need for careful risk management when allocating to digital assets. Experts emphasize treating cryptocurrencies like any other […]
In the world of AI and cryptocurrency, Nvidia has been the undisputed king, powering the explosive growth of data centers and machine learning models. But recent financial revelations point to a massive $33 billion imbalance in Nvidia’s books that could spell trouble—not just for the chip giant, but for the entire crypto market. Wall Street’s […]